Table 6.
Multiple linear regression analysis with eGFR as independent and BF as dependent variable with adjustment for age and BMI
| Region | Parameter | Estimate | SE | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortex | Intercept | 143.49 | 50.01 | 0.0057 |
| Slope (eGFR) | 0.99 | 0.26 | 0.0004 | |
| Slope (age) | −0.38 | 0.39 | 0.345 | |
| Slope (BMI) | −1.50 | 1.04 | 0.1561 | |
| Medulla | Intercept | 15.11 | 13.50 | 0.2682 |
| Slope (eGFR) | 0.27 | 0.07 | 0.0004 | |
| Slope (age) | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.8469 | |
| Slope (BMI) | −0.18 | 0.28 | 0.5307 |
BF, blood flow; BMI, body mass index; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate.